We are looking for a Contract Corporate Paralegal to join a legal team in Scottsdale, Arizona and provide hands-on support for complex corporate matters. This position will contribute to transaction execution, governance activities, and entity administration across a growing organization. The role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, stays organized under competing deadlines, and communicates effectively with attorneys, executives, and business partners.
Responsibilities:
- Support corporate transactions by assisting with acquisition, asset purchase, and joint venture matters from preparation through completion.
- Draft, update, and organize legal documentation using company-approved forms while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain corporate books, entity records, governance materials, and related organizational documents in a timely manner.
- Coordinate approvals, signatures, and document circulation to keep legal processes moving efficiently.
- Assemble deal files, closing sets, and final binders, while tracking required follow-up items after execution.
- Monitor key dates, deliverables, and outstanding obligations across multiple active matters at the same time.
- Conduct research and assist with due diligence reviews to support legal analysis and transaction readiness.
- Partner with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on legal requests, compliance needs, and agreement management.
- Provide day-to-day support on nondisclosure agreements, contracts, databases, and other legal administrative activities.
- At least 3 years of experience in a corporate paralegal role within a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Background supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, joint ventures, or related transactional work.
- Working knowledge of entity formation, corporate maintenance, and recordkeeping practices.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage several priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document editing and precise formatting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborative and detail-focused approach when supporting attorneys, senior leaders, and business partners.
- Experience with AI-enabled legal technology tools is preferred.